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The Tampa Tribune

Published: December 22, 2007

Television sales giant HSN operates another, less-high profile operation - a set of three plainly decorated outlet stores that sell overstocked, discontinued and returned items. Prices drop the longer products stay in the store, sometimes to 75 percent off. Tuesday is "Senior Day," when people 50 and older receive an extra 10 percent off.

A selection of products:

SHOES

Pair of Joey-O faux leopard-skin, peep-toe high heels with rose applique. Size 10. Slight wear.

Reason at store: Not disclosed.

Original price on HSN: $115, April 2007.

Outlet price: $46.36

UNDERWEAR
Eileen West floral print, semi-transparent panties. Size small. Appear to be new.

Reason at store: Discontinued.

Original price on HSN: $18, July 2007.

Outlet price: $8.95.

STEAMER

Sage green Joy Mangano "My Little Steamer" clothing steamer. Box opened and resealed with white mailing tape.

Reason at store: Discontinued.

Original price on HSN: $29.95, December 2006.

Outlet price: $9.99

RING

10 carat white topaz ring. (Size 6) Appears to be new.

Reason at store: Not disclosed.

Original price on HSN: $179, December 2006.

Outlet price: $37.77

PILLS

"Royal Treatment" anti-shedding, healthy coat treatment pills for pets.

Two

bottles.

"Helps

reduce

shed-

ding."

Still in

shrink-

wrap-

ping.

Reason at store: Not disclosed

Original price on HSN: $19.95, March 2006.

Outlet price: $11.97

LAMP

Bobblehead, stained-glass kitten accent lamp, light bulb included.

Reason at store: Returned by customer in Minneapolis.

Original price on HSN: $29.95, September 2007.

Outlet price: $10.18

HAT

"NFL Gear" Indianapolis Colts ball cap. Appears to be new.

Reason at store: Not disclosed.

Original price on HSN: $17.95, March 2007.

Outlet price: $8.98

Source: Tribune research

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